Equality Florida Suncoast Celebration

Nov. 22

Enjoy a night under the stars and support full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Tickets available at EQFL.org/SuncoastCelebration.

 

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South Pacific

Nov. 11 - Dec. 28

From the hauntingly beautiful first three notes of “Bali Ha’i” to the exquisite “Some Enchanted Evening,” this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic contains some of the most glorious music ever written. The winner of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, South Pacific tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples — US Navy nurse Nellie Forbush and expatriate French plantation owner Emile de Becque, and Navy Airman Joe Cable and young local girl Liat — and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and their own prejudices. Helmed by the same director as Show Boat, we’re ecstatic to bring you the grandeur and intimacy of South Pacific in a fresh new production featuring all-new orchestrations arranged especially for Asolo Rep. Go to asolorep.org for show times and to purchase tickets.

 

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Salvation Army's 2014 Red Kettle Campaign

Nov. 28 - Dec. 24

Got two hours? You can make a difference. The Salvation Army is seeking volunteer Bell Ringers for the 2014 Red Kettle Campaign beginning Friday, Nov. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 24. Individuals, families, churches, civic or business groups are welcome to participate at numerous Sarasota locations. Make it a fun experience with the help of a trumpet player, or ask the Salvation Army about hosting a pony to keep you company! Volunteers can sign up for one or more two-hour shifts, Monday through Saturday,11:00am-7:00pm. To sign up, call Sharna Rozin at (941) 364-8845, x 222.

Donations from the Red Kettle Campaign are used by The Salvation Army for year-round programs, including substance abuse rehabilitation, emergency financial assistance, daily feeding programs, emergency shelter, holiday services, transitional housing programs, and summer youth camps. For more information about the Salvation Army’s programs in Sarasota, go to salvationarmyflorida.org/sarasota.

 

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A Fashionable Evening - A Tribute to Phil King

Nov. 14

Join the Glasser-Shoenbaum Human Services Center for an evening of fashion, fine dining and dancing, as they pay tribute to Phil King. Go to gs-humanservices.org for tickets.

 

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Black Nativity

Dec. 3-21

A joyous holiday gift to the community, this is a celebration of the Nativity story with gospel, blues, spiritual and Christmas music, paired with the poetry of Langston Hughes and the creativity of WBTT. Children and adults of all races and backgrounds will be enthralled by this high-energy, theatrical wonderment.  Get tickets at wbttsrq.org.

 

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Men, Whiskey & Watches

Dec. 4

Enjoy casino-style gaming, whiskey tasting, premium cigars, men’s fashion and luxury watches, high-performance sports cars and live music. Benefits the Child Protection Center. For more information and tickets, go to menwhiskeyandwatches.org.